Belt conveyors can be seen almost everywhere today – at supermarket checkouts, airport security and baggage claim areas, in gym treadmills, and, of course, in industrial facilities.
The conveyor systems and functional modules from mk can meet virtually any requirements for transporting and handling a wide variety of materials. Users can choose the right solution for their specific application from a broad range of universal belt and modular conveyors, which can also be customized when needed. These systems can be combined with rotary tables for product buffering and linear guides for precise, dynamic handling tasks.
Belt and Modular Conveyors: Key Differences in Design and Application
In almost every industrial environment, belt conveyors play a vital role in material transport tasks. They are suitable for moving both packaged and unpackaged components of various shapes and sizes.
A belt conveyor consists of two or more rollers (also called drums) and a continuous belt loop that rotates around them. One or both rollers are powered, moving the belt — and the materials placed on it — forward.
There are two main types of industrial belt conveyors: those used for general material handling, such as moving packaging in factories, and those used for bulk materials — for example, transporting large quantities of agricultural goods, grain, salt, coal, ore, sand, and more.
The mk belt conveyors are designed for total loads up to 200 kg and speeds of up to 80 m/min, depending on the configuration.
When choosing a belt conveyor, certain factors must be considered that can affect the load, such as product weight and size, conveyor path, width, drum diameter, belt type, pre-tensioning, load distribution, mode of operation, and environmental conditions.
Choosing the Right Conveyor for Your Production Needs
Robotec can help you select the right transport solution for your production line. For customized requirements, the company offers access to mk’s 3D configurator, which allows users to set individual parameters and assemble a digital model of their conveyor — later built and delivered by Robotec.
As an official mk distributor, Robotec offers a variety of mk conveyor models, including GUF-P series straight belt conveyors, KFG-P series inclined and curved conveyors, and DGF-P dual-belt conveyors, differing in belt width, length, load capacity, and speed.
Since the beginning of the year, we have seen a significant increase in demand for conveyor solutions across Bulgarian industries. A relatively high percentage of clients request conveyors with customized parameters. However, belt conveyors continue to dominate, with successful implementations both in the metalworking and pharmaceutical sectors.
Modular Conveyors – Easy to Clean, Durable, and Versatile
Modular conveyors are widely used in the food industry due to the ease with which the belt can be disassembled and cleaned. The belt, composed of multiple interconnected modules, allows air or liquids to pass through — ideal for cooling or drying applications.
Typical application areas include:
- Packaging lines
- Cooling and drying applications (air can flow through the belt)
- Assembly lines
- Warehousing and distribution
- Cleanrooms and pharmaceutical production
The mk modular belt conveyors are extremely durable and versatile, suitable for nearly any transport application. The belts are wear-resistant and can handle products with sharp edges. Depending on the application, the system can use chains made of different materials — food-safe, high-temperature-resistant, or chemical-resistant options are available.
With its wide range of standard modules and accessories, mk’s belt conveyors can be perfectly adapted to virtually any requirement. In addition to straight conveyors, mk also offers inclined and curved models.
The mk portfolio includes modular conveyors with:
- Widths: 164–1000 mm
- Lengths: 400–10,000 mm
- Load capacity: up to 250 kg
- Speed: up to 30 m/min
Models include the MBF-P series (straight modular conveyors), KMF-P (curved), KFM-P 2040 (inclined), MBF-P 2040.86 (straight chain conveyors), and KMF-P 2040.86 (curved chain conveyors).
Key Features of mk Belt Conveyors
- Suitable for transporting goods without specific positioning or orientation requirements
- Profile design ensures a torsion-resistant, load-bearing structure
- Wide range of widths and lengths available
- Large selection of standard belt types — for accumulation, food-grade, antistatic, and other applications
Key Features of mk Modular Conveyors
- Designed for transporting products without orientation or geometry constraints
- High permissible belt loads
- Drive system eliminates belt slippage, allowing use in wet environments; perforated chain belts also available
- Chain material highly resistant to wear and abrasion — ideal for high-temperature, chemical, or food-contact environments
- Easy-to-open chain links for quick disassembly and module replacement
At Robotec, we love challenges! Our goal is to find the ideal solution for every application. Using high-quality products from proven brands, combined with our experience and creativity, we deliver maximum value for our clients.
Contact Robotec today to find the right automation partner to provide safe, flexible, and efficient process solutions!
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